Srinagar, July 30 -- Jammu and Kashmir government has formed a high profile committee to examine, probe and find lapses after a major flyover in Srinagar developed cracks just a year after its construction by roads and buildings department.

The 1-km Bemina Flyover, part of the Srinagar Expressway bypass connecting to Baramulla highway and constructed at a cost of Rs.37 crore, was thrown open for public in June 2024. However, the busy flyover, meant to ease the traffic congestion in and around the city, started developing cracks last month triggering alarm and concern over the quality of work on the structure.

The general administration department on Tuesday issued an order constituting a 7-member committee headed by Deputy Commissioner ...